What Redvine does

Redvine Networks is a Johannesburg-headquartered managed service provider specializing in software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) for large enterprises with distributed branch and site footprints across Africa and, since October 2025, Western Europe. Founded in 2017, the company operates as a carrier-agnostic, provider-neutral alternative to single-telco offerings, delivering fully managed network design, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing optimization backed by a team of network and system engineers. Its customer base spans 100+ enterprise clients across 19+ countries, with named logos in mining (Assore, First Quantum, Thungela), retail (Bidfood, Woolworths, Shoprite), banking and insurance (Bidvest Insurance, Momentum Metropolitan), healthcare (Lancet Laboratories), legal (Webber Wentzel), chemicals (Omnia), and automotive (Ti Auto).

The technical stack is anchored on VMware VeloCloud SD-WAN and SASE (with Arista now the platform owner following its acquisition of VeloCloud), supplemented by Redvine's proprietary RHEA network-intelligence engine developed in partnership with French software firm Lytn. RHEA applies machine learning to network telemetry for predictive optimization, anomaly detection, and cross-provider benchmarking. Supporting modules include ProjectIO for automated performance reporting, Advanced Security (DAR, Layer 7 firewall, IDS/IPS, URL filtering) aligned with PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001, FIPS 140-2, SOC 1/2/3, and a private backbone of 16 gateways across 11 cities and 3 continents (7 African, 3 European, 1 Asia-Pacific) that underpins low-latency cross-border connectivity.

Redvine earns revenue primarily through managed-services contracts and professional services (consultative network design and deployment), with a subscription/recurring stream tied to the RHEA analytics layer. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with channel partners, including Dandemutande in Zimbabwe and AnotherPeak (led by Etienne Coulon) in Europe, alongside content marketing in English and French. The company has not disclosed any external funding rounds.

Name

Redvine

Legal name

Redvine Networks

Website

https://redvine.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Redvine is a Johannesburg-based managed SD-WAN and SASE service provider serving 100+ enterprise clients across Africa and Europe, built on VMware VeloCloud with proprietary AI-driven network intelligence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed SD-WAN and SASE Network Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Resilience & High Availability Services (Redundancy, Failover) (BPAEAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG), Backbone & Long-Haul Transport (IP/MPLS, Optical/Wavelength) (HDABALAH)

Keywords

• Managed SD-WAN services
• SASE network security
• Enterprise branch networking
• AI network optimization
• Carrier-agnostic connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Managed SD-WAN and SASE Services: Redvine delivers fully managed secure SD-WAN and SASE solutions. The company provides end-to-end management of network infrastructure including deployment, monitoring, and ongoing support, backed by a team of highly skilled network and system engineers. Customers benefit from coordinated and automated service management, eliminating the need for internal IT teams to configure and manage network equipment.
2. Professional Services and Consultative Design: Custom network design and consultative approach to solution delivery. Redvine collaborates with customers to architect and implement SD-WAN according to best-practice, including proof-of-concept deployments at high-complexity sites before broader network rollout.
3. AI-Driven Network Intelligence (Redvine RHEA): Revenue generated from the Redvine RHEA solution developed in partnership with Lytn, which provides predictive network analytics and benchmarking services to proactively manage customer networks and deliver service level agreements.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Redvine Networks is a managed service provider delivering carrier-agnostic, provider-neutral SD-WAN and SASE solutions for enterprises with distributed branch networks, built on VMware VeloCloud technology. The company designs, deploys, and fully manages enterprise network infrastructure including AI-driven optimisation via the proprietary Redvine RHEA engine, advanced security, real-time performance monitoring, and multi-cloud connectivity. Its differentiating infrastructure is a privately-operated global backbone of 16 gateways across 11 cities in Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Product overview

Redvine offers a portfolio of managed SD-WAN and networking solutions built primarily on VMware VeloCloud technology. The core offering is Redvine SD-WAN (Next Generation SD-WAN), which connects enterprise networks including branch offices and data centers. This core platform is enhanced with a suite of integrated modules including Real-Time Networks (performance monitoring), Cloud Network (cloud connectivity), Advanced Security (multi-layer protection), Automation & Orchestration (operational efficiency), and Reporting & Performance Intelligence via ProjectIO. The proprietary Redvine RHEA solution adds AI-driven network intelligence and predictive analytics. SASE capabilities are delivered through the underlying VeloCloud platform with Enhanced Firewall Services. The company operates as a provider-neutral, agnostic SD-WAN specialist, with operations across Africa and Europe since 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Redvine RHEA: AI and machine learning-driven solution for proactive network optimization and performance intelligence in Africa, developed in collaboration with Lytn

Products and services

• Next Generation SD-WAN Fully managed, provider-agnostic Software-Defined Wide Area Network service connecting enterprise branch offices and data centres over large geographic distances, enabling bandwidth expansion, direct optimal access to enterprise and cloud applications, and centralised policy and configuration management. Delivered to large enterprises with distributed branch networks primarily in Africa and Europe.
• SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) Cloud-delivered security framework combining wide-area networking and network security capabilities for distributed workforces and cloud-first environments, including firewall-as-a-service, secure web gateway, zero-trust network access, and Enhanced Firewall Services delivered via the VeloCloud platform. Targeted at enterprises modernising branch network security across multiple jurisdictions.
• Redvine RHEA Proprietary AI-driven network intelligence solution developed in partnership with Lytn that combines machine learning and advanced AI to proactively optimise network performance, anticipate network issues, enable customers to interrogate network-generated data, and benchmark provider performance against customer requirements. Offered as a subscription/recurring service for enterprise customers, described as the first solution of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa.

Quantifiable outcome

• Network cost reduction through intelligent traffic management and bandwidth optimisation
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AnotherPeakcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025Redvine partnered with AnotherPeak, led by Etienne Coulon (a well-known name in the software-defined space), to drive the company's expansion efforts in Europe. AnotherPeak leads market development, channel partnerships, and customer engagement in Europe. This follows earlier collaboration with Redvine on its Project RHEA solution.
• LytncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Redvine collaborated with French software developer Lytn to combine machine learning (ML) and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to build the Redvine RHEA solution — the first AI-driven network intelligence solution of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa. RHEA enables proactive network optimisation, performance benchmarking across providers, and predictive analytics for customer environments.
• VeloCloud (now part of VMware/Broadcom)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Redvine has been a VeloCloud partner since 2016, operating as a licensed VeloCloud operator and distributor. The partnership has grown to encompass VMware SD-WAN and SASE solutions deployed across 19+ countries in Africa and Europe. Redvine was among the first to deploy VeloCloud in South Africa and across Africa.
• DandemutandeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRedvine partnered with Dandemutande, a Zimbabwean ICT company, to pioneer VMware SD-WAN deployment and enhance connectivity and ICT innovation in Zimbabwe. Dandemutande serves as a local channel partner for Redvine's SD-WAN solutions in the Zimbabwe market.
• Broadcom (VMWare VeloCloud)coreTechnology or IntegrationBroadcom's acquisition of VMWare marked a significant milestone in the evolution of network infrastructure. VeloCloud established a Software Defined Edge (SDE) division dedicated to SD-WAN and SASE, with the VCO evolving to VECO offering Enhanced Firewall Services, Cloud Security (DLP, ZTNA, CASB), Endpoint Protection, and Advanced Analytics. Redvine continues to leverage these advancements.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Arista Networks: Arista acquired VeloCloud (now part of its enterprise networking portfolio) and is the underlying SD-WAN platform provider that Redvine builds on. Ecosystem participant/strategic partner rather than direct competitor, but its roadmap directly affects Redvine's product path.

Regional players

• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Liquid Intelligent Technologies (now Liquid) is a major African telecommunications and network services provider with its own backbone across Africa — a regional peer competing with Redvine for African enterprise networking deals.
• CMC Networks: CMC Networks is an Africa-headquartered managed network services provider with its own pan-African backbone and SD-WAN services — directly comparable to Redvine in target market and managed-service model.

Direct peers

• Expereo: Expereo is a managed network services provider specializing in global SD-WAN, internet, and cloud connectivity with strong presence across Africa and Europe — a very close managed-service peer to Redvine.
• Aryaka Networks: Aryaka delivers managed SD-WAN and SASE services with its own global private backbone, serving enterprises with distributed sites. Closely aligned with Redvine's managed-service + private backbone model.
• Cato Networks: Cato Networks is a direct competitor offering a cloud-native SASE platform with global private backbone and managed SD-WAN. Most directly comparable to Redvine on the convergence of private backbone, SD-WAN, and SASE — but at much larger global scale.
• Versa Networks: Versa offers SD-WAN and SASE solutions that compete head-to-head with VMware VeloCloud-based managed services like Redvine, targeting enterprise branch and multi-cloud deployments.

Broad incumbents

• Fortinet: Fortinet's FortiGate SD-WAN and SASE offerings bundle networking and security in a single platform, representing the broad incumbent alternative to managed SD-WAN specialists like Redvine.
• Cisco (Viptela): Cisco's Viptela-based SD-WAN and Cisco+ Secure Connect represent the largest incumbent threat, with deep enterprise channel and global sales reach versus Redvine's regional focus.
• Palo Alto Networks (Prisma SD-WAN): Palo Alto's Prisma SD-WAN (formerly CloudGenix) and Prisma SASE offer an integrated alternative that competes with Redvine's managed SD-WAN/SASE stack, particularly in cloud-first enterprises.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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